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Fragile African states left behind in pandemic recovery
Business Day
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July 7, 2025
Five years after COVID-19 first swept across the globe, much of sub-Saharan Africa is finding its feet again. Trade volumes have picked up, tourist arrivals are rising, and digital payments have surged. But for more than 400 million people living...
International News Briefs for Monday, July 7, 2025
Havana Times
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July 7, 2025
HAVANA TIMES – Here are some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Monday, July 7, 2025. Trump Signs Bill to Cut Taxes on the Rich, Gut Social Programs and Speed Mass Deportations Jul 07, 2025 President Trump signed...
Immigration News Today: $100 Billion in New ICE Funding
Documented - New York
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July 7, 2025
Just have a minute? Here are the top stories you need to know about immigration. This summary was featured in Documented’s Early Arrival newsletter. You can subscribe to receive it in your inbox three times per week here. New York What $100...
Time running out for WA state man facing deportation
Northwest Asian Weekly - Washington State
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July 2, 2025
With a U.S. Supreme Court ruling expected any day, supporters of Tuan Phan say time is running out to prevent his deportation to South Sudan—a country he has no ties to and where he could face indefinite detention or worse. Advocates are calling...
Supplementary Budget will hurt struggling families – ZACA
Daily Nation
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July 7, 2025
NATION REPORTER THE Zambia Consumer Association (ZACA) is concerned that the recently proposed K33.6 billion supplementary budget by the Minister of Finance and National Planning, Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane, will negatively impact low-income...
Monday Morning Minute: Man's Inhumanity to Man
Red State
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July 7, 2025
Monday, July 7, 2025 Good morning, and welcome to RedState's "Morning Minute" — a brief glimpse at which stories are trending at the moment and a look ahead at what the day may bring. Consider this your one-stop shop for news to kickstart your...
Coast Politics: Joho launches Ruto's campaigns, 'Jicho Pevu' goes rogue
The Standard
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When former Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho shook hands with President William Ruto after he was sworn in as the Cabinet Secretary for Mining. [PCS] The shifting sands of Coast politics are redefining old loyalties, with Mining Cabinet Secretary...
Charlize Theron's 'The Old Guard' Needs To Be on Your Netflix Watchlist
Movie Web
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July 1, 2025
In recent years, Charlize Theron has proven herself to be a formidable action superstar, thanks to her impressive performances in big-screen hits such as Mad Max: Fury Road, Atomic Blonde, and the Fast & Furious franchise, which showcase her...
World Bank Retains Nigeria in Lower-Middle Income Bracket, Below War-Torn Libya and Gabon
Arise News
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July 7, 2025
For the umpteenth time, the World Bank has classified Nigeria among Lower-Middle Income Economies (LMIEs) in its 2025/2026 country income classification, below war-torn Libya as well as Gabon. While Nigeria retained its position in the LMIEs, some...
World Bank Classifies Nigeria as Lower-Middle Income Economy, Below Libya and Gabon
TechEconomy
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July 7, 2025
Advertisements The World Bank has reaffirmed Nigeria’s status as a Lower-Middle Income Economy (LMIE) in its 2025/2026 country income classification, placing it below conflict-affected Libya and resource-rich Gabon. While Nigeria remains in the...
National Parliament delegation visits Mombasa Port in strategic move to strengthen trade and address cargo challenges
The City Review
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June 30, 2025
During the intensive working sessions, the delegation was taken through the core functions of Panda and the critical role it plays in managing South Sudan-bound cargo. By Staff Reporter A high-level Transitional National Assembly delegation from...
Ending Hunger In IGAD Countries: Moving from rhetoric to action
Independent (Uganda)
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July 6, 2025
Tororo Woman Sarah Opendi speaking a the Women Parliamentarians Dialogue on Gender Land and Climate Resilience coefrence hosted at the Parliament of Uganda PHOTO URN KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Countries in the IGAD region, which include...
Opinion: Why is world hunger America’s problem?
The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah
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Some readers are fed up with me! “Don’t guilt trip me” is a refrain I heard from many readers of my recent columns from West Africa and South Sudan about children dying because of cuts in American humanitarian aid. Let me try to address the kinds...
KCB, Equity race to prop up Tanzania subsidiaries
Zawya
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Equity and KCB, the two publicly listed banks and the largest in East Africa, maintain a stiff ri- valry in regional operations: they currently share five markets: Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and South Sudan....
Standards Bureau return trucks carrying food containing ‘live insects’
Eye Radio
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June 16, 2025
Author: James Atem Kuir | Published: 5 hours ago Expired goods confiscated by South Sudan National Bureau of Standards [SSNBS] Photo credit: SSNBS The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards says it has sent back two trucks carrying sorghum and...
Gov’t delegation assesses trade barriers at Mombasa Port
Number One Citizen Daily
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June 30, 2025
By Dogga Morris A high-level delegation from South Sudan has concluded a fact-finding mission to Kenya’s Port of Mombasa, a visit that underscores Juba’s commitment to dismantling trade barriers that have inflicted costly delays and financial...
World Bank: Nigeria Stuck in Lower Middle Income Economy Below Libya, Gabon
This Day
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July 7, 2025
*Stresses country not ranked among heavily indebted poor countries Dike Onwuamaeze For the umpteenth time, the World Bank has classified Nigeria among Lower-Middle Income Economies (LMIEs) in its 2025/2026 country income classification, below...
Japan’s regulatory regime and recent cases underscore focus on Russian and North Korean sanctions
Global Investigations Review
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June 30, 2025
Overview Japan is currently implementing economic, financial and trade sanctions against various foreign countries, including North Korea, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Yemen, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Libya, South Sudan, Russia, Belarus, parts...
Former speaker proposes Western Equatoria relocates state HQ temporarily to Tambura
Number One Citizen Daily
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July 1, 2025
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Former Speaker of South Sudan National Legislative Assembly, Anthony Lino Makana, has urged the Acting Governor of Western Equatoria State, Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa, to consider temporarily relocating the state capital from...
Govt urged to immediately reopen parliament for 2025/26 budget
Eye Radio
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June 15, 2025
Author: Michael Daniel | Published: 3 hours ago National parliament sitting. September 20, 2024 (Photo: Eye Radio) JUBA, South Sudan (Eye Radio) – A leading civil society activist is calling on South Sudan’s leadership to urgently reopen the...